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as in away
not close in time or space
the distant towers were barely visible in the fog
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
was distant and distracted all throughout the interview
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as in different
being not of the same kind
a marriage between two people from very distant cultures
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Recent Examples of distant
Astronomers have observed two planets forming around a distant infant star, thus discovering a planetary system that offers us a look at the appearance of the solar system over 4 billion years ago.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But the research provides a link between modern France — one of the world's largest wine-producing and -consuming countries — and its distant wine-loving past.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Rosemary Harper joined the spaceship Wayfarer to explore the distant galaxy and get a fresh start.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The strain is also being felt strongly on less-distant routes.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But the research provides a link between modern France — one of the world's largest wine-producing and -consuming countries — and its distant wine-loving past.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Rosemary Harper joined the spaceship Wayfarer to explore the distant galaxy and get a fresh start.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The strain is also being felt strongly on less-distant routes.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for distant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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Messi scored his 900th goal against Nashville SC in the second leg of the Champions Cup in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, but Miami was eliminated because the away goals tiebreaker rule gave Nashville the edge in the 1-1 tie.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The first away game for the Legacy also marked several player debuts, including Amanda Gutierres, Laurel Ansbrow, and Massachusetts own Sammy Smith.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By one estimate, fewer than a quarter of the residential areas in many cities allow anything other than detached single-family homes.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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But also, the way that the hospice nurses are so compassionate and calm and present, but at the same time detached.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But there's a lower risk of having a reaction because your body recognizes your own blood, and there's no risk of contracting infectious disease from a different donor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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That was a different era, when social media was not a thing.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sam Houston cut the deficit in half during the 34th minute as Hector Ochoa hit a one-timer from 20 yards near the far post.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Brockway originally opened the food trailer in 2021 on far East Seventh Street, later moving it to its current location at Meanwhile Brewing.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Miami-Dade cold case detectives say that this is just one of the cold cases they are dedicated to solving.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Take advantage of the soon-to-start farmers market with a deal on Nama’s cold press juicer.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iranians of diverse religious faiths mark Nowruz even though the hard-line Iranian regime has at times discouraged festivities.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Close to two-thirds of our customers watch content in more than four languages, reflecting the growing appetite for diverse storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Expect lively, clubby vibes as local DJs pump out deep house and dance to soul and techno, depending on the mood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The agency said that remote work can reduce the consumption of oil used by private vehicles while traveling to and from work, while also acknowledging that not all jobs can be done remotely.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fleming was found hiding under a rock on a remote ridge and taken into custody without resistance, according to the outlet.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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